While everyone is occasionally prone to that momentary lapse in judgment or carelessness that can cause an accidental fall, most accidents can well be avoided by practicing workplace safety. Every year, thousands of employees are injured (sometimes fatally) due to preventable workplace accidents. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, slips and falls cause …

Monday morning, an 18 wheeler crashed on Highway 95 near Council. According to local news reports, the truck was hauling 23,000 pounds of smokeless gunpowder at the time of the wreck. Tthe crash happened at about 8:50 a.m., between Fruitvale Glendale Road and East Fork Road. That is about seven miles north of Council. Reportedly, …

Since 1982, Idaho bicyclists have followed a law that has them treat stop signs as yield signs and red lights as stops signs. This so-called Idaho Stop law has been widely praised as an effective reform for improved cycling safety. Under the law, when a bicyclist approaches a stop sign, he or she should: 1. …

One of the things we frequently spend time counseling potential clients about are so-called slip and fall cases. I have spoken with people about fall injuries incurred at every big name retailer you can think of– Walmart, Albertsons, Shopko, Costco, Fred Meyer, etc- -as well as numerous small businesses and other locations Slip and …

Dealing with getting your medical bills paid when someone else hurts you is often a huge headache. Even though the basic rule of Idaho law is that the bad-guy is responsible for the costs imposed on you, the reality is they are not obligated to pay as you go for your medical costs. Instead, in …

A word to the wise from concerned roadway users in about downtown Boise, In this era of construction cyclists need to up their vigilance and be extra careful while they navigate through the many active construction areas. As KBOI News Channel Two reported cyclists riding across downtown Boise are being forced to change their usual …

We have seen a lot of these news stories over the years. Two people suffered injuries in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 95. According to KBOI News Channel Two, the incident happened on Tuesday July 5, at about 6:00 a.m.. It was up by milepost 170, near New Meadows. The driver of the car, 32-year-old …

This past Monday evening, two teens were killed and another three teens were injured in a Jerome County crash. According to local news sources, the incident happened at the intersection of 200 North and 300 West at about 8:00 p.m. A vehicle being driven by 16-year-old Baily Helsley of Nampa was headed south on 300 …

Last Friday, a man was trapped underwater after his vehicle flipped into an irrigation canal in Boise. According to local news the incident happened at about 5:48 p.m. in the Ridenbaugh Canal, near Franklin Road and Allumbaugh Street. First responders, including a dive team, rushed to the scene to rescue the driver. The car was …

Last Monday night, there was a multi-vehicle crash involving four semi trucks near Jerome. According to KTVB News Channel Seven, and other outlets, the incident occurred on Interstate 84, near Hazelton, at milepost 191. It happened at about 8:30 p.m. so it was still late spring daylight. To this point very few details about the …

The reality is no one want to deal with the aftermath of an injury crash. Driving safely increases your chances of avoiding such incidents. For example, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is currently publicizing their annual Summer Driving Safety Tips. With students out for summer break and families planning road trips, the NHTSA …

Friday afternoon, traffic was backed up in downtown Boise due to a two-car crash. According to KTVB n, the incident happened at State and 11th Streets. A northbound Jaguar on 11th Street reportedly collided with an eastbound Kia on State Street. Very few details about this wreck have been released, but we do know that …

In addition to being Bicycle Safety Month in Idaho, May is also National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is again engaged in their annual safety campaign aimed at improving safety for motorcycle riders across the nation. This month, the NHTSA is reminding motorists to Share the Road with motorcycles. …

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